School District #8 (Kootenay Lake) is located in the southern Interior of British Columbia, Canada and serves the Lower Kootenay Band and the communities of Kaslo, Meadow Creek, Crawford Bay, Creston, Wynndel, Yahk, Nelson, Salmo, South Slocan, Winlaw, Slocan, and the surrounding rural areas. Our area is beautiful, vibrant, a fantastic place to raise children, has a world-renowned arts and entertainment community, and easily accesses a variety of amazing outdoor pursuits.Kootenay Lake School District serves the learning needs of approximately 4700 students in several diverse communities and in an array of learning environments throughout the Kootenays. Our visionary, creative team of approximately 900 staff focuses on providing the best opportunities for students and their families. Our mission is to inspire and support each learner to thrive in a caring learning environment.The School Board Office is located in Nelson, B.C. Our schools are dispersed geographically and range in size and composition:-13 elementary schools

-1 middle school

-1 K-10 school

-4 secondary schools

-2 K-12 schools

-online learning and blended programs

-an extensive array of program options, including Aboriginal Education, Late French Immersion, Outdoor Programs, and a strong International Program.The annual pay range for a full time teacher is $61,522 to $108,126, with placement on the range based on experience and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement.The successful candidate will possess a proven track record of effective collaboration with peers in outdoor educational contexts. They will demonstrate the necessary skills, experience, and qualifications to lead and instruct in canoeing, backcountry camping, and outdoor leadership with competence. Additionally, the selected individual will have a deep understanding of and ability to engage students facing learning challenges, catering to a diverse range of outdoor experience levels.They will exhibit innovation and creativity, alongside a comprehensive grasp of the BC Education Plan and our district's strategic directions. This individual will be committed to ongoing pedagogical improvement within the evolving landscape of outdoor education.Qualifications:

Bachelor of Education (Middle or Secondary)

A valid BC teaching certificate and current membership in the Teacher Regulation Branch;Preferred Additional Qualifications:

Current Wilderness First Aid certification;

A minimum of Basic (Lake water Level 1) Canoe Instructor certification Recreation Canoeing Association of BC (or equivalent);

Class 4 Driver's LicenseTeachers applying for this position must possess the following attributes:

Willingness and ability to work closely with instructor team;

Excellent outdoor education and risk management skills;

Physical ability to work outdoors, for long days and in variable weather and for 15 days straight;

Familiarity with Columbia River geography and paddling routes;

Knowledge of Columbia River history, culture, and development an asset

Knowledge and application of current inclusive instructional practices and curriculum;

Demonstration of inclusive education practices;

Strong interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills;

Recent, demonstrated successful experience in an middle or high school setting;

A demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues;

Excellent organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to be flexible;The ideal candidate will be expected to:

Deliver lessons on canoeing and backcountry camping, including leave-no-trace ethics, campcraft and risk management, and support lessons on Columbia River geography, hydrology, ecology as well as history, culture and development.

Employ SEL and Trauma-informed practices

Support instructor team in food and equipment planning and packing as part of prep days

Work in an atmosphere of collaboration with staff to build consistency and quality of programs

Communicate effectively with staff and parents

Be familiar with the BC Ed plan, school district board goals and school goals

Demonstrated ability to use inclusive instruction to meet the learning needs of diverse learners.

Demonstrated knowledge/experience working from an inclusion perspective to address diverse learning needs.

Demonstrate use of authentic assessment strategies For more information, please contact District Principal Ken Wiens at kenneth.wiens@sd8.bc.ca

School District 8 supports equity hiring for Indigenous applicants.

*While we appreciate all applications, we will contact only those who have been shortlisted.

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